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  Threat averted in Rajasthan on New Year's Eve, car with 150 kg explosives seized in Tonk; 2 arrested Two men were arrested in Tonk after police seized 150 kg of ammonium nitrate, along with 200 cartridges and 1100 metres of safety fuse wire, from their car. The explosives were allegedly being transported for illegal supply, and an investigation is underway to determine the source and intended use. Tonk: A major threat was averted in Rajasthan on New Year's Eve on Wednesday after the police recovered 150 kilograms of ammonium nitrate explosives, the substance used in the blast near Red Fort in Delhi on November 10. Two persons have also been arrested for allegedly possessing the explosives in the vehicle in the Tonk district. A Special Team of the Tonk Police said they have arrested 2 persons and seized 150 kg of explosives from their car, officials said. The accused have been identified as Surendra Patwa and Surendra Mochi, both residents of Bundi district. Acting on a tip-o...

  Maharashtra Civic Polls: Alliances in disarray, battle lines blur across 29 Municipal Corporations The parties have failed to reach a consensus over seat-sharing, which has resulted in a maze of alliances, sub-alliances, friendly contests, and three or four cornered fights, making these civic elections far more unpredictable than usual. Mumbai: As Maharashtra prepares for elections to 29 municipal corporations, the situation this time seems unusually complex and confusing. In several municipal corporations, parties that are formally part of the same alliance have failed to arrive at seat-sharing consensus and have instead fielded candidates against each other. This has resulted in a maze of alliances, sub-alliances, friendly contests, and three or four cornered fights, making these civic elections far more unpredictable than usual. Below is a corporation-wise snapshot of the political configurations shaping the battles: Mumbai Municipal Corporation Congress + Vanchit Bahujan Agha...

  Afghanistan announce 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026, Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Rashid Khan will lead the team while Ibrahim Zadran has been named the vice-captain of the team. Mujeeb Ur Rahman has also made his comeback to the team. New Delhi: Afghanistan have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Rashid Khan will lead the team in the mega event that will be played from February 7 to March 8. Ibrahim Zadran has been appointed his deputy while Mujeeb Ur Rahman has made his comeback to the shortest format of the game. Mohammad Nabi, who will turn 41 on January 1, 2026, has also been included in the squad, while the likes of Shahidullah Kamal and Mohammad Ishaq have also retained their respective positions. Moreover, the team also sees a comeback of Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, which has significantly boost...